Job Summary The plant manager sets overall policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective manufacturing/trading operations consistent with the Eaton Business System as well as Eaton Ethics, Values, Philosophy and policy. The Plant Manager leads the plant leadership team to develop plant strategy and tactics to achieve annual profit plan and long-term strategic plan goals and objectives. This role leads and implements Eaton Business System, especially in applying the tools and processes of Eaton Business System to deliver the business results. Interface with sales organization to ensure internal/external customer needs are met. Job Responsibilities Direct plant operations in alignment with corporate business strategy Manage, direct and lead organization talent management processes and employee engagement initiatives Employ continuous improvement initiatives throughout operations to reduce downtime, control supply chain and to improve overall customer satisfaction Ensure safe working environment through leadership and commitment to company safety standards Directs the planning and budgeting processes so that the needs of the plant are anticipated and operations are properly controlled. Directs and control the activities of the production operation at the facility, ensuring that a quality product is produced in a timely, efficient manner at the lowest possible cost. Ensures a safe work environment for all employees through effective management of plant supervisory personnel, implementation and maintenance of safety awareness and hygiene programs, and compliance with regulatory organizations' requirements. Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws and regulations. Directs the activities of the shipping function to ensure that customer orders are processed and filled in a timely accurate manner. Coordinates activities with traffic and physical distribution functions to ensure orders are shipped in an expedient manner at the lowest possible cost. Ensure compliance with import/export and trade activities. Directs the production and inventory control functions to ensure that the customer’s needs are met in a timely manner while utilizing the capacity of the operation in the most efficient manner #LI-MM3 Qualifications Education level required Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics or Mechanics (or similar). Years and area of experience required Minimum 10 years of progressive operations experience or experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry) Minimum 5 years of management/supervisory experience. Technical knowledge Previous plant manager experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge of current manufacturing, materials/purchasing and quality assurance methods and practices, ISO 9001, IATF 16949 Soft skills Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Ability to drive change and successfully lead and implement these change initiatives Demonstrated ability to manage direct reports and build organizational capability Strong communication skills and comfort with facilitating teams/groups and working with all levels in the organization What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: Latin America Organization: VEH EMB eMobility Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time